This story is available for free @ http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/180681 A scifi short story. Something is seriously wrong with Parvati's baby. When she dreamed about the moment she'd meet her daughter, as she had so many times over the past nine months, the last thing she imagined was that it would be half machine... by Vox Populi

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This story is available for free @ http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/180681 A scifi short story. Something is seriously wrong with Parvati's baby. When she dreamed about the moment she'd meet her daughter, as she had so many times over the past nine months, the last thing she imagined was that it would be half machine... by Vox Populi

Caleb, a 24 year old coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl. EX MACHINA is an intense psychological thriller, played out in a love triangle. It explores big ideas about the nature of consciousness, emotion, sexuality, truth and lies. by Faber & Faber

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Caleb, a 24 year old coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl. EX MACHINA is an intense psychological thriller, played out in a love triangle. It explores big ideas about the nature of consciousness, emotion, sexuality, truth and lies. by Faber & Faber

A young coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private retreat belonging to the reclusive CEO of the company. One arrival he learns that he must participate in a bizarre experiment which involves interacting with the world's first true artificial intelligence, which comes in the form of a beautiful female robot.

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A young coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private retreat belonging to the reclusive CEO of the company. One arrival he learns that he must participate in a bizarre experiment which involves interacting with the world's first true artificial intelligence, which comes in the form of a beautiful female robot.

With the computer called ARTHUR, Cliff Peabody has made a major breakthrough in artificial intelligence. It should be the most triumphant event of his professional career — but why, then, is the federal government invading his laboratories? Why is half the country suffering an inexplicable power outage? And, most disturbing of all, why is reality itself going haywire in the vicinity of Cliff’s office? To learn the answers to these questions, Cliff will have to sacrifice everything — and everybody — that has ever been precious to him. And even then, there’s no guarantee that he’ll like what he discovers. Especially when it points toward the overthrow of the ultimate Creator of the universe itself... First published in samizdat form in 1985, this rollicking, inventive, and blasphemous sci-fi adventure heralded the emergence of Perry Slaughter as a force to be reckoned with in American letters. Nearly three decades later, Deus ex Machina still retains its power to shock, astound, and entertain. by Sinister Regard

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With the computer called ARTHUR, Cliff Peabody has made a major breakthrough in artificial intelligence. It should be the most triumphant event of his professional career — but why, then, is the federal government invading his laboratories? Why is half the country suffering an inexplicable power outage? And, most disturbing of all, why is reality itself going haywire in the vicinity of Cliff’s office? To learn the answers to these questions, Cliff will have to sacrifice everything — and everybody — that has ever been precious to him. And even then, there’s no guarantee that he’ll like what he discovers. Especially when it points toward the overthrow of the ultimate Creator of the universe itself... First published in samizdat form in 1985, this rollicking, inventive, and blasphemous sci-fi adventure heralded the emergence of Perry Slaughter as a force to be reckoned with in American letters. Nearly three decades later, Deus ex Machina still retains its power to shock, astound, and entertain. by Sinister Regard

It is January 1, 1913; and Ilaytha is about to begin her service as a test subject to the warlock Edwin Hubble. Despite being a brilliant scientist, Ilaytha is human and thus will never be able to work on her own. Only warlocks like Sergei Diaghilev and Henri Becquerel are allowed to pursue art, science, or literature. Humans exist to perform hard labor and to produce warlock children; but Ilaytha believes herself to be the exception to the rule. Her pride will force her to learn what lies behind the façade the warlocks have created.

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It is January 1, 1913; and Ilaytha is about to begin her service as a test subject to the warlock Edwin Hubble. Despite being a brilliant scientist, Ilaytha is human and thus will never be able to work on her own. Only warlocks like Sergei Diaghilev and Henri Becquerel are allowed to pursue art, science, or literature. Humans exist to perform hard labor and to produce warlock children; but Ilaytha believes herself to be the exception to the rule. Her pride will force her to learn what lies behind the façade the warlocks have created.

When psychotherapist Claire Walsch is contracted – against her will – to take on the case of the infamous schizophrenic Marine Force Recon Captain Leah Ryan, she has no idea that her life is about to be turned upside down. What Claire really wants is to ask some questions, sign some papers and walk away. What she gets is a dangerous adventure with a woman who is uncomfortably unpredictable. An adventure which brings the realization that reality may not always be as black and white as we make it out to be, and that the truth can be far more sinister and complicated than we give it credit for. "This is a page-turner, a 'can't put down' kind of read..." "Stunning piece of writing. Riveting action..." "Riveting and engaging... Tightly written and well-paced..." Reader reviews, The Athenaeum

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When psychotherapist Claire Walsch is contracted – against her will – to take on the case of the infamous schizophrenic Marine Force Recon Captain Leah Ryan, she has no idea that her life is about to be turned upside down. What Claire really wants is to ask some questions, sign some papers and walk away. What she gets is a dangerous adventure with a woman who is uncomfortably unpredictable. An adventure which brings the realization that reality may not always be as black and white as we make it out to be, and that the truth can be far more sinister and complicated than we give it credit for. "This is a page-turner, a 'can't put down' kind of read..." "Stunning piece of writing. Riveting action..." "Riveting and engaging... Tightly written and well-paced..." Reader reviews, The Athenaeum

Appleseed - Ex-Machina [Blu-ray]. Import from The Netherlands. Language: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Dutch Producer John Woo's updating of the Japanese anime series. In the year 2133, the Third World War has devastated mankind, and has led to the creation of a utopian society in the hi-tech city of Olympus. Deunen is a female warrior from the scorched wastlelands who meets her long lost boyfriend, Briareos, who has been transformed into a half-machine cyborg. The pair's partnership is tested when Jude Tereus, a 'battle bioroid' joins their ESWAT team. Even more worrying is the fact that Tereus was constructed using Briareos's DNA, causing him to have feelings for Deunen. As Olympus gets ready to hold a global trade summit, the city is hit by a wave of terrorist cyborg attacks. With an increasing number of cyborgs rebelling, Deunen finds herself having to partner Tereus as the terrorist campaign intensifies.

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Appleseed - Ex-Machina [Blu-ray]. Import from The Netherlands. Language: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Dutch Producer John Woo's updating of the Japanese anime series. In the year 2133, the Third World War has devastated mankind, and has led to the creation of a utopian society in the hi-tech city of Olympus. Deunen is a female warrior from the scorched wastlelands who meets her long lost boyfriend, Briareos, who has been transformed into a half-machine cyborg. The pair's partnership is tested when Jude Tereus, a 'battle bioroid' joins their ESWAT team. Even more worrying is the fact that Tereus was constructed using Briareos's DNA, causing him to have feelings for Deunen. As Olympus gets ready to hold a global trade summit, the city is hit by a wave of terrorist cyborg attacks. With an increasing number of cyborgs rebelling, Deunen finds herself having to partner Tereus as the terrorist campaign intensifies.

When psychotherapist Claire Walsch is contracted - against her will - to take on the case of the infamous schizophrenic Marine Force Recon Captain Leah Ryan, she has no idea that she is about to experience something far beyond her belief. The physical, mental and psychological journey that follows brings the realization that reality may not always be as black and white as we make it out to be, and that the truth can be far more sinister and complicated than we give it credit for. ..".I couldn't put this book down. It was fast paced, action packed with strong female characters. Awesome read!" "Talk about keeping you on the edge of your seat! This was really good right from the get go... Get this book I highly recommend it and I hope there is a sequel coming in the future." "adjective: excellent 1. extremely good; outstanding..." Reader Reviews, Amazon.com "This is a page-turner, a 'can't put down' kind of read..." "Stunning piece of writing. Riveting action..." "Riveting and engaging... Tightly written and well-paced..." Reader reviews, The Athenaeum by Createspace

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When psychotherapist Claire Walsch is contracted - against her will - to take on the case of the infamous schizophrenic Marine Force Recon Captain Leah Ryan, she has no idea that she is about to experience something far beyond her belief. The physical, mental and psychological journey that follows brings the realization that reality may not always be as black and white as we make it out to be, and that the truth can be far more sinister and complicated than we give it credit for. ..".I couldn't put this book down. It was fast paced, action packed with strong female characters. Awesome read!" "Talk about keeping you on the edge of your seat! This was really good right from the get go... Get this book I highly recommend it and I hope there is a sequel coming in the future." "adjective: excellent 1. extremely good; outstanding..." Reader Reviews, Amazon.com "This is a page-turner, a 'can't put down' kind of read..." "Stunning piece of writing. Riveting action..." "Riveting and engaging... Tightly written and well-paced..." Reader reviews, The Athenaeum by Createspace